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Serving

Basic tips for serving with emphasis on jump serving
http://www.volleyballmag.com/archive/2008/FourKeyServingPrinciples.php

Scientific Analysis

  • This site is more scientific than skill development but the conclusion is interesting- trunk rotation is a minor factor in determining ball speed
were hand speed and elbow extension are critical
http://coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=375:3dkinematic-article&catid=103:volleyball-generalarticles&Itemid=197

  • Jump training- here the conclusion from scientific data is that 'hurdle' jump training is as effective as 'platform' jump training but 'hurdle' training is less likely to cause injury as 'platform' training
http://coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376:dropjumps-article&catid=103:volleyball-generalarticles&Itemid=197